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Here's what river cruise executives say about the state of the industryMy panel of specialists from six river cruise lines dove into the subject matter, discussing emerging destinations and a...

What Viking's growth tells us about the river cruise industryViking's marketing prowess has proved instrumental in moving the river cruise industry from niche to mainstream.

Why Viva Cruises is planning to sail Italy's Po RiverThough few operators sail there, travel advisors told me they believe the move will introduce travelers to lesser-known Italian...

Traveling solo? There's a river cruise ship for thatI expect options for single travelers to continue expanding in the river cruise industry.

Riviera Travel is notching success in its North America effortsThe company is reporting a doubling of its passenger count from last year following a rebrand and concentrated effort on the...

Forbes Travel Guide is getting into rivers. Could that help advisors?One advisor said that the guide's rating, paired with his expertise, will boost client confidence if they are newbies to river...

Relaxing on Rivieria Rose's leisurely Douro cruiseCruising the Douro, where there was plenty of time to relax on the sundeck, unwind in the pool or enjoy a cocktail on my...

Time to think of clients' off-season river cruise plansFall and winter are approaching sooner than we might like. That once meant a break in the river cruise calendar -- but no...

Smithsonian Journeys returns to the Mississippi and plans big for Europe riversThe operator has always had strong demand for its river cruise itineraries, a spokesperson told me.

Why South America could emerge as a key river cruise destinationThe big news this spring is AmaWaterways' first cruises in Colombia. But it is not the only line with South America on its...

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